Diamondbugs

Railroad Avenue Enterprises, softcover, 64 pages, 8.5 x 11 x.25 in., B&W photographs.

The Erie Railroad played a pioneering role in developing and utilizing the self-propelled motor car, both reciprocating steam and spark ignition engines. This book covers the equipment employed by the Erie Railroad from the 1890s until their demise in 1951.

Contents:

• Foreword and Introduction, pp. 4–6
• The Rail Car Era on the Erie, pp. 7–9
• The Infant Gas Cars, pp. 10–11
• The Motor Car Matures in the Jazz Age, pp. 12–19
• Rail Motor Cars get a New Deal, pp. 20–25
• From Prewar to Postwar, pp. 26–47
• Riding to the End of the Line, pp. 48–53
• Diamondbug Rat Pack, pp. 54–61
• Roster, p. 62
• Additional 5000 Information, p. 63
• Bibliography, p. 64.